​Field Stations

Queen's University Biological Station

The Queen's University Biological Station (QUBS) has been a pivotal part of research and teaching at Queen's University for more than six decades. Located 50 km north of Kingston, QUBS encompasses approximately 3000 hectares of property, a range of habitat types typical of Eastern Ontario, and many species of conservation concern in Canada. The Station hosts myriad field courses, school groups, and outreach workshops annually.

Kennedy Field Station

Kennedy Field Station, a 60+ hectare property located 50 km northwest of Kingston, is used as an engineering field research station where students practice the theoretical principles they learn in the classroom. It was gifted to the Department of Civil Engineering by Russ Kennedy.